High Times' Michael Kennedy (1937–2016)
The longtime leader of High Times, Michael Kennedy, succumbed to cancer in New York on Jan. 25. A large crowd attended his memorial service on Jan. 28. Kennedy was 78 years old.
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NBA's Cliff 'Uncle Spliffy' Robinson Plans to Open Pot Shop in Portland
Celebrities keep jumping on the legal weed bandwagon. The latest is former NBA All-Star Cliff Robinson, who's says he's opening a store called Uncle Spliffy in Portland, where he began his career as a Blazer.
Andrew Sullivan on Trump: 'He's the American Version of Putin'
Conservative pro-pot pundit Andrew Sullivan is among the stellar cast of speakers scheduled for the International Cannabis Business Conference in San Francisco on Feb. 13-14. In advance of his keynote, Sullivan offers some strong opinions about Donald Trump.
Chelsea Handler on Drugs: 'I Took My SATs on Acid'
Chelsea Handler is now on Netflix. Four episodes are available, including "Chelsea Does Drugs," in which she smokes pot with Willie Nelson and experiments with ayahuasca in Peru.
NORML Wins Trademark Suit vs. Iowa State University
When NORML ISU used the school's cardinal mascot Cy on their t-shirts in 2014, officials at Iowa State said no can do. Several students sued the school and, on Jan. 6, a judge ruled that ISU had violated the chapter's First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
Bernie Sanders Compares Wall Street to Weed Street
At last night's Democratic candidates' debate, Bernie Sanders made the only reference to marijuana, and it was a powerful one.
Tommy Chong Endorses Bernie Sanders for President
Tommy Chong is feelin' the Bern, so much so that he's now backing the Vermont Senator for the Democratic presidential nomination. "He's the OG Kush that is at the top of the harvest," Chong says about Sanders.
'Narcos,' 'Trainwreck' Shut Out at 2016 Golden Globes
While "The Revenant" took three of the top awards at the 73rd Golden Globes, Netflix's "Narcos," "Trainwreck," Amy Schumer, Lily Tomlin and Wiz Khalifa were among the losers.